The graph shows the amount of money Carl saved from his pocket money every month from April to August.
- How much money did Carl save altogether from April to August?
- What was the average amount of money Carl saved from April to August?
- Carl saved $34 in September. The amount saved increased by 100% from September to October and another 100% from October to November. How much money did Carl save in November?
(a)
Amount saved in April = $42
Amount saved in May = 36
Amount saved in June = $0
Amount saved in July = $55
Amount saved in August = $82
Total amount saved from April to August
= 42 + 36 + 55 + 82
= $215
(b)
Average amount saved from April to August
= 215 ÷ 5
= $43
(c)
Amount that Carl saved in September = $34
Amount that Carl saved in October
= 34 + 34
= $68
Amount that Carl saved in November
= 68 + 68
= $136
Answer(s): (a) $215; (b) $43; (c) $136
